News for 'British Asian'

Did Lahiri's inexperience cost him at British Open?

Did Lahiri's inexperience cost him at British Open?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Disappointed Anirban Lahiri believes Asia on brink of major success.

Nothing Butt rugby on his mind

Nothing Butt rugby on his mind

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Martyrdom video found in UK suspect's house

Martyrdom video found in UK suspect's house

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

The alleged ringleaders have been under surveillance since last year, security sources said.

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

22 NRIs in Queen's birthday list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

As many as 22 non-resident Indians, including leading industralist Rami Ranger and academician Pritpal Singh, figure in Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list.

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

The GREATEST Hindi film of ALL TIME? Tell us!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Send in YOUR movie titles!

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Naidu's Arrest: Will TDP Implode?

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Is Chandrababu Naidu being in jail an opportunity? How will the TDP capitalise on it? Or will it implode with nothing more than a sigh?

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

9 Pakistanis, B'deshis jailed for London terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Nine British-Asians of Pakistani and Bangladeshi-origin were on Thursday jailed for plotting to bomb the London Stock Exchange and to organise a terrorist training camp in Pakistan.

UK list names Swraj Paul as 2nd richest Indian

UK list names Swraj Paul as 2nd richest Indian

Rediff.com8 May 2007

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul is the second richest British Asian with business interests largely based in the UK, next only to Mike Jatania, head of the Lornamead cosmetics group.

Mumbai-born wins UK sari design competition

Mumbai-born wins UK sari design competition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Nilesh Mistry, 40, was presented the award by Baroness Flather, the first British Asian woman to receive a peerage, at Brent Museum in London on Sunday night.

London is best city in the world to live in: Hinduja

London is best city in the world to live in: Hinduja

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

London is the best place in the world to live in, leading NRI industrialist Gopichand P Hinduja has said that after travelling around the globe, he found "home" in the British capital.

Asian arrested at UK airport

Asian arrested at UK airport

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

Asian held at UK airport under anti-terrorism law

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

'Goa Inquisition was most merciless and cruel'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

'It was a machinery of death. A large number of Hindus were first converted and then persecuted from 1560 all the way to 1812!' says novelist Richard Zimler.

IN PIX: 1 more dead as London rises to its feet

IN PIX: 1 more dead as London rises to its feet

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

As peace returned to the streets of London and other riot-hit cities, a 68-year-old man who was critically injured in the violence has died, taking the death toll to five in Britain's worst unrest in decades.

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

British PM Cameron on charm offensive ahead of India tour

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron launched a charm offensive ahead to his high-profile visit to India, stating that he is a fan of Sachin Tendulkar and relished "pretty hot" curries.

Queen calls in Bollywood dancers to perform

Queen calls in Bollywood dancers to perform

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Nutkhut company dancers will swirl in the Ballroom with Bollywood Steps, involving seven costume changes during the fifteen-minute long routine.

Shahid, Hrithik, Virat: Meet the Sexiest Asian Men

Shahid, Hrithik, Virat: Meet the Sexiest Asian Men

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Do they make you go weak at the knees?

Video: Upcoming designers shine at Fashion Week

Video: Upcoming designers shine at Fashion Week

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Masaba, daughter of actress Neena Gupta and West Indies cricketing legend Sir Vivian Richards made her ramp debut for the Gen Next Show on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week. Here's a glimpse of the collection.

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rishi Sunak appointed UK's prime minister by King Charles III

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Rishi Sunak on Tuesday scripted history when he was appointed by King Charles III as Britain's first Indian-origin prime minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party on Diwali.

Indian-origin footballer signs contract with EPL giants Liverpool FC

Indian-origin footballer signs contract with EPL giants Liverpool FC

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

Birmingham-born playmaker Dhanda, 17, joined Liverpool FC's academy in July 2013 from West Brom, and has now signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Anfield-based club.

Britney Spears goes bhangra!

Britney Spears goes bhangra!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2003

British Asian producer Rishie Rich adds the desi touch.

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Indian rugby team wins tournament in England

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

The Indian rugby team, led by Nasser Hussain, had a good tune-up for the October Commonwealth Games in Delhi by winning the Bee's Rugby 7's tournament at Bradford in England.

NRIs outsourcing murder to India: Report

NRIs outsourcing murder to India: Report

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

In a development that may explain the disappearance of several Britons of Indian origin during visits to India, an investigation report on BBC says British Asians have been hiring killers in India to target their friends and family.

Laundry provides the sheen in Tendulkar's batting

Laundry provides the sheen in Tendulkar's batting

Rediff.com18 May 2010

What is the secret of Sachin Tendulkar's success? Perhaps, Big Hitter, the magazine for British Asian cricket fans, has the answer. It is his laundry!

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Mascarenhas helps Royals beat Middlesex

Mascarenhas helps Royals beat Middlesex

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Dimitri Mascarenhas' all-rounder exploits scripted Rajasthan Royals' thumping 46-run win over Middlesex Panthers in the one-off British Asian Cup Twenty20 match at Lord's.

Randhawa secures third appearance in British Open

Randhawa secures third appearance in British Open

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

The Indian ace shared medallist honours with Australian duo Kim Felton and Scott Barr in the International Final Qualifying Asia.

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

'We will continue to incur nature's wrath'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

'Family, friends, far off relatives, almost everyone has been impacted by nature's fury.'

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals in charity tie

Tanvir to play for Rajasthan Royals in charity tie

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Pakistan Cricket Board has given the green signal to all-rounder Sohail Tanvir to play for his Indian Premier League franchise, Rajasthan Royals, in a charity match against Middlesex at Lord's on July 6. The sports management company which represents Tanvir said in a statement that Tanvir would represent Rajasthan Royals in the match, being played for the British Asian Trust.

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

England cricketer Moeen Ali detained at Birmingham airport

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

In a shocking incident, England cricketer Moeen Ali was on Saturday stopped at the Birmingham airport for close to 40 minutes. Ali was on his way to join the rest of the Worcestershire side for the opening game of the 2016 County Championship. The England all-rounder was clearly angry with the treatment meted out to him and took to Twitter to voice his sentiments. "Have never been stopped at the airport when travelling with a team in uniform, but travel alone and get stopped for 40 minutes!! Joke," Ali tweeted.

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Egypt's President Sisi to be chief guest at Republic Day celebrations

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Both countries are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this year.

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

India mulls late bid for 2019 Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

With a new government assuming power late last month, the Indian Olympic Association wrote to its members on Monday seeking their view on submitting a late bid before the July 1 deadline.

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

UK varsities may spy on Asian students

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

The British government wants University staff to report suspicious activity by Asian students to the Special Branch to check extremism.

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

'Marriages are going out of fashion'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

'The point about arranged marriages is -- because I come from a progressive family -- the idea was completely alien. But I have realised over time that there are instances of assisted marriages working very well. If you look at it, really, in a microcosm, it is the same thing as Tinder, isn't it? I mean, if you are trying to meet -- yes, no, yes, no, no.'

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Why did the British suck up to the Chinese?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

'The "Hollandisation" of British policy may not bring the expected gains as the future may show,' says Claude Arpi.

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

NRI jailed for selling pirated Bollywood DVDs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

He was found with over 20,000 illicit DVDs and CDs.

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

UK official caught COVID during India visit aimed at securing vaccine

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

David Quarrey, 55, a 10 Downing Street aide, had tested negative in his pre-travel test but tested positive a week after his return when the National Health Service flagged that someone on his flight had been traced as COVID-positive, The Sunday Times reports.